George Andrew Hillis, MRC, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Political Science from Texas Christian University and a Masters of Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Southwestern School of Health Professions. My previous clinical experiences include internships at UTSW Zale Lipshy University Hospital and UTSW University Rehabilitation Services and research at The University of Texas at Dallas-Center for BrainHealth.

Through counseling that is goal-oriented and based on a collaborative client-counselor relationship, I seek to address and treat the ongoing challenges posed by anxiety, ADHD, depression, social disorders, stress management, and other difficulties that an individual can be experiencing. With the focus placed on the specific needs of clients, I am dedicated to providing a superior standard of care that enhances the quality of life for not only each person I work with, but also their loved ones.

University of Texas at Dallas UTD, Center For BrainHealth & School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences,
Research Assistant/Coordinator – Dallas, Texas

January 2008 – January 2011

Conducted fMRI research focused on investigating the neural correlates of memory and cognition, with
specific examination of Gulf War Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Aging, and Dementia; co-Authored paper
publication in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods, first author poster presentation at the 2010 Cognitive
Neuroscience Society annual conference in Montreal, Canada; and research presentations for UTD Center for
BrainHealth guests

fMRI data collection and operation of the Gulf War and Chemical Exposure 3T Siemens MRI scanner magnet
and research computer at the UTSW Medical Center, Meadows Imaging Center; recruited and screened
research participants, with subsequent training of participants on fMRI research tasks and safety instructions
fMRI data entry, analysis, and quality control using Linux, Macintosh, and Windows operating systems; lead
role in developing data analysis process using Freesurfer, Computerized Anatomical Reconstruction Editing
Toolkit (CARET), Analysis of Functional Neuro-Images (AFNI), FMRIB Software Library (FSL), and MATLAB
Managed and coordinated scheduling of weekly lab meetings, research appointments, and travel for
conferences; held the lead role in ensuring HIPAA regulations were followed in accordance with the law;
compiled and maintained IRB and lab paperwork for all ongoing research; reviewed resumes, conducted and
participated in interviews, and trained new lab team members

LICENSES

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern , Under the Supervision of Jennifer Perla, LPC, RN
December 2015-Current